The sociology and human services major complements and strengthens the introduction to the liberal arts our students receive. All majors receive a foundation in sociology through required courses addressing cultural diversity and structural inequalities, the reciprocal relationship between individuals and communities, as well as research design and analysis. Students may choose the sociology track for additional depth in social theory and advanced sociological analysis of social issues or the human services track that prepares them as generalist helping professionals. All majors will use a social justice perspective in applying critical analysis to social life and social problems in the United States and will be qualified to work in a variety of entry-level occupational settings and organizations, including but not limited to clinics, hospitals, nonprofit agencies, substance and mental health facilities, schools, family and community agencies, as well as the criminal justice system.
- Apply sociological analysis to social phenomena.
- Explain how social institutions create and reproduce social inequality.
- Analyze social scientific data.
- Apply appropriate theories to social life in the contemporary U.S.
- Communicate effectively in both written and oral communication.
- Apply academic course content to an internship placement in a social organization.